A new bursary program has been introduced to aid internationally educated nurses in covering the costs associated with relocating and working in Prince Edward Island. The Internationally Educated Nurses Bursary Program offers up to $10,000 to assist […]
New Brunswick’s Provincial Government and the Nurses Association of New Brunswick have collaborated to exempt new nursing graduates from first-time registration fees. Health Minister Bruce Fitch highlighted the importance of this initiative in bolstering the healthcare system
Manitoba’s Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino is working to ease accreditation for internationally-educated nurses in the province. Marcelino, who took over the immigration portfolio a month ago, is responding to calls from these nurses across Canada.
Prince Edward Island recruited over 500 nurses and care support workers to address staffing shortages and improve patient care. Collaborative efforts by Health PEI, the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat, and the Public Service Commission have streamlined hiring
The government of New Brunswick will cover costs for up to 300 internationally educated nurses each year to help them integrate into the healthcare system. The initiative will last five years and cover various expenses such as
Canada’s provinces are making it easier for internationally trained nurses to work in the country by shortening registration and licensure processes. Atlantic Canada’s Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has introduced an expedited process for
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) officials travelled nearly 10,000 km in March to recruit nurses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. PEI’s director of Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Pharmaceutical Services states that over 30 nurses are
Healthcare authorities recruited overseas to address a severe labour shortage last year, resulting in increased immigration from internationally-trained nurses, orderlies, and other healthcare workers. According to the latest data, 2,595 new permanent residents came to
On January 9, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the provincial government was preparing to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland to fill vacancies in the province. Ireland has been selected due to its physician training standards
On November 3, 2022, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the province will recruit internationally-educated registered nurses from India to fill vacancies. In the next few weeks, a preliminary group of Provincial Government officials will